Government Simon Says

Unitary

Hands held above head with closed fists, representing one central power in control.

Confederation

Hands held up and out with fingers waving (spirit fingers) representing the independent states that have power.

Federal

Hands down in fists, like they are holding hands representing sharing power.

Autocracy

One hand in a fist with index fingering pointing out on top of the other hand representing telling everyone what to do.

Oligarchy

Arms out and curved, like you have your arms around your buddies, representing a small group.

Democracy

Raise one hand like you are voting.

Absolute Monarchy

Hands on top of head making a crown representing that the monarch has the power.

Constitutional Monarchy

Waving one hand because the monarch does not have much power.

Theocracy

Hands together representing a government led by religious leaders.

Dictatorship

Hands on either side of the head like horns and a scary face representing an evil dictator.

Now you are ready to play Government Simon Says!